U.S. Evangelist in Turkey Detained, Ordered To Be Deported
David Byle, an American evangelical living in Istanbul, Turkey, has been held by authorities for 30 days without charge ahead of deportation. Byle’s application for residency in the country was denied preceding his being detained under charges of being a danger to the state. Byle’s wife, Ulrike, is sure the only reason for his misfortunes are his involvement in evangelical work. On top of the deportation order, the government has filed a “no re-entry order” which forbids the evangelist from returning to Turkey once deported.Photo: David Byle takes to Istanbul’s streets for one last time (World Watch Monitor). Read more: http://ow.ly/10Fr0z